Description
Grilled Chicken & Broccoli Bowls with Creamy Garlic Sauce are a quick and delicious meal perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep. This dish features tender grilled chicken, vibrant broccoli, and a rich garlic cream sauce that elevates the flavors while still being simple to prepare. With just a few key ingredients, you can create a nutritious and satisfying dinner that is customizable to suit your tastes. Serve it over your favorite grains for added texture, making it not only wholesome but also versatile enough to please the whole family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup cooked grains (rice, quinoa, couscous, etc.)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Grill on medium-high heat for 6–8 minutes per side until cooked through and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Toss broccoli florets with olive oil, lemon juice, and salt. Spread on a baking sheet and roast at 400°F for 15–20 minutes until crisp-tender.
- Cook your choice of grains according to package instructions.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant. Stir in heavy cream, season with salt and pepper, and simmer until thickened.
- In serving bowls, layer grains as the base, top with sliced chicken and roasted broccoli, drizzle with creamy garlic sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling/Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 450g)
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 150mg